Announcements
Panagakos named interim dean for the WVU School of Dentistry
An experienced educator, private dental care practitioner and oral healthcare industry research expert, Dr. Fotinos Panagakos will continue to serve in his current position as vice dean of administration and research while also being named interim dean beginning July 1.
May 28, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 28, 2020.
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute announces capability to predict COVID-19 related symptoms up to three days in advance
The West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) and WVU Medicine, in conjunction with Oura Health, have addressed a major concern regarding the spread of COVID-19. The RNI has created a digital platform that can detect COVID-19 related symptoms up to three days before they show up.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-27-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-27-2020
WVU, through partnerships, producing thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing
With significantly increased testing a key component in the battle against COVID-19, the Innovation Hub at West Virginia University is working with WVU Medicine to churn out up to 10,000 swabs weekly to meet demands for tests.
May 27, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 27, 2020.
WVU Dental reopens for comprehensive and elective care
WVU Dental reopened for comprehensive care to existing patients on May 18 amid a number of COVID-19 precautions. The date of the reopen for the WVU School of Dentistry clinics gave clinicians and academic leaders extra time to implement additional safety processes including an effort to equip providers with modified protective gear.
Episode 2 of WVU's COVID-19 podcast available now
In the latest episode, Dr. Ivan Martinez, virology expert, discusses all things RNA viruses. How long have they existed? Are they alive? How do we protect against them? What vaccines are being trialled, and are they safe?
WVU in the News: George Kelley, DA, on the number of inactive patients with arthritis state-by-state
More than 3 million people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) could reduce their anxiety or depression with a basic exercise program, a recent study in ACR Open Rheumatology has concluded. The study shed even more light on the issue when it broke the data down to the state level.
WVU in the News: A state-by-state look at how many inactive people with arthritis could benefit psychologically from exercise
In the United States, arthritis is a common and widespread chronic condition and a leading cause of disability. Physical inactivity is a major health problem nationwide as well. A regular exercise program has been shown to have a wide variety of health benefits, but the state-specific data are sparse or not available.